Poughkeepsie Galleria Lifts Mask Requirement If Vaccinated

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — If you are going shopping at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, you should probably bring along a mask just in case.

The shopping mall announced, in light of the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of New York, Poughkeepsie Galleria visitors who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask beginning Wednesday.

"However, we strongly encourage all guests to continue to wear a mask as individual venue rules may differ," a spokeswoman said in a news release.

Some businesses may still require masks for everyone, and those who are not fully vaccinated will need to wear a mask.

The spokeswoman said the Poughkeepsie Galleria will continue to abide by all requirements to help ensure visitors are in the safest possible environment.

Fully vaccinated means a person has received both shots of the Moderna or Pfizer or the single-shot Johnson & Johnson shot at least two weeks ago, according to medical experts.

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